[06-25-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Unidentified Man Fatally Struck By Hit-And-Run Vehicle in Lancaster

According to the authorities, an unidentified pedestrian was fatally struck by a hit-and-run vehicle in Lancaster Saturday, June 25, 2022.

The crash occurred at about 9:40 p.m. near Seventh Street East and Avenue I.

According to the Lancaster station of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the car was described as a Honda or Nissan of unknown type.

The pedestrian was struck by a car traveling eastbound on Avenue I as he crossed the street near Seventh Street East without using a crosswalk.

Paramedics rushed the pedestrian to Antelope Valley Medical Center, where he was declared dead after the car fled the scene.

Anyone with information about the collision is urged to contact the sheriff’s Lancaster station at 661-948-8466.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

A driver who leaves the scene of a fatal collision is almost always held accountable. As soon as the guilty party is found, they will be brought to justice.

Drivers are responsible for nearly one-fifth of all pedestrian fatalities when they are careless and do not stop after hitting a pedestrian. Hit-and-run drivers’ negligence and inattention are to blame for 60% of pedestrian fatalities.

In the United States, there are more than 680,000 hit-and-run accidents each year, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Since 2009, there has been a sharp rise in hit-and-run fatalities, up 7% annually.

In 2015, hit-and-run accidents accounted for 11% of all traffic accidents. In 2009, hit-and-run drivers were responsible for at least 1,800 fatalities and more than 1300,000 injuries. In California last year, hit-and-run accidents resulted in 337 fatalities.

Because they are inebriated, do not have a license, or are afraid of the repercussions of their actions, these drivers frequently flee the scene.

Los Angeles County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers With a Winning Track Record

Everything changes after a loved one pass away. Insurance companies and other similar organizations may be clients. The counsel of a lawyer should be sought before pursuing any legal action.

The deceased’s surviving family members are encouraged to bring wrongful death claims during this time. In a wrongful death lawsuit, the surviving family members of a deceased person may seek restitution for lost wages and companionship, funeral expenses, pain, suffering, or emotional distress.

Arash Law’s hit-and-run accident lawyers in Los Angeles County will fight tenaciously for the victims of hit-and-run accidents and their families in order to obtain compensation. We want our clients to be able to calmly and peacefully grieve the loss of a loved one or concentrate on their recovery.

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